developing our own energy resources could create hundreds of jobs on the south side. we have the skills, workers. all we need is a chance to work. the uranium mining is done safely around the world. if it can be done safely in virginia, i am for it. >> many virginia residents have expressed concern about the dangers uranium mining poses to drinking water, air quality, fishing, and tourism. they say allowing mining of one of the uranium deposit already identified open the door for exploration of other sites across the state. now almost all major cities have passed resolutions opposing lifting the ban. we are joined by the former director of the virginia department of the garments of quality robert burnley. he is now an environmental consultant. he is also an advisor to the alliance for progress in southern virginia. for viewers and listeners around the country and world, talk about the significance of what you're dealing with here in virginia. >> what is going on is an experiment. uranium has never been mined ore processed in this part of the country before. it has alw